Old School..so cool....food ..fun....a must go to........ Bellingham s Best.......fresh produce...and food.....Beer....Wine...and great Story s....... read more

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I love this place, but the chicken shortage caused them to serve $15 smaller pieces of fried chicken read more

Nelson’s Market - $15 chicken & waffle - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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My family had breakfast here and everything was great. Good food/ nice service. Neighborhood gem.

Amazing atmosphere, food, and low priced beers. Good people work here and make you feel welcome. read more

Nelson’s Market - Happy hour salad with some prawns, thanks Eric! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Got a breakfast burrito and the guy at the front (who was extremely nice and professional) didn't know what was in the burrito so he listed it off their menu. It came with way too much of this smoky chipotle sauce all over that was extremely bland. Potatoes were the best but everything else was just meh with no utensils or condiments (not even a Togo bag). For the price I would just go to another one of the many cafes around. read more

Just had the worst breakfast ever. Definitely not the pre-COVID restaurant we loved. Won't be going back

Came for breakfast but were a little late so settled on lunch and I was not disappointed!! Small neighborhood business that is welcoming, friendly and a neighborhood delight !!!! "The Porchlights" were playing tonight and what a great traditional Irish Music band they were !!! Did I say, they were GREAT !!! read more

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We found this little neighborhood cafe on our recent visit to Bellingham. Huge portions of good food. The 3 people in our party had the meaty omelette, veggie omelette and blueberry French toast. We had to take a walk after we ate to look at the cute Victorian homes in the neighborhood. Service was friendly without being intrusive. Good find! read more

Nelson’s Market - Blueberry French toast. Yum! - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Probably the most disgusting chicken tenders and fries I have ever had in my life. Absolutely flavorless.

Delicious eggs Benedict, eggs were cooked perfectly and the hollandaise sauce was one of the best I've had.

Love the atmosphere, everyone is so friendly. The food is excellent. Service is quick, food arrives hot. I had a veggie benedict (half order) with homefries. Yum! read more

Nelson’s Market - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Really happy we chose this place for breakfast while visiting Bellingham! We arrived at about 10:15 on a Sunday and were happy that there was no wait. We must have timed it just right, as the place definitely had picked up when we left. Although the weather was beautiful and sunny, we chose to eat inside instead of on the patio. The three of us ordered the Eggs Benedict, 1/2 order of the Veggie Benedict, and a waffle breakfast with eggs, bacon, and homefries. Everything was delicious. The potatoes, which I rarely eat, were done perfectly. So good! More carbs than I normally like, but I had absolutely no regrets and happily worked them off with a hike around the Arboretum. The service was friendly and Tony's Coffee was good, as usual. There's also a cute little general store attached. The whole place has a really cute and kitschy vibe. I won't hesitate to return to Marlins next time we're in Bellingham. read more

This was the most disappointing breakfast order ever. Potatoes were literally cold in the middle (not to mention the fact that there was no seasoning, no flavor, nothing), eggs were splattered all over the takeout container, the absolute most bland, driest biscuits and gravy....... this place used to be good. I don't know if they got a new cook or what, but it's just brazenly bland and sad now. Too bad because this place used to be so good. read more

Very cool place. The service was great and the breakfast awesome. I will go back every time I go through Bellingham. Loved the old memorability on the wall. read more

Small place but good breakfast food and very reasonably priced. The pancakes were especially delicious. We came on Sunday and took us about 5 mins to be seated by friendly staff. read more

Very much enjoyed the fried chicken. They carry my favorite ginger beer and everyone is friendly. Truly a neighborhood treasure!

Great joint, historically compelling and conveniently located. Good food, moderate prices and a very friendly and unpretentious staff. We shall return. read more

Old school diner/cafe in a great neighborhood. Food is of high quality and very nicely prepared. Service is perfect for this local place. Beer selection is solid but I didn't get a chance to try it. read more

I wanted some comfort food to go while traveling, and realized this place was close by. I almost drove right past it (I saw only "Nelson's" signage, and it's very much a corner store rather than a restaurant), but boy was I glad I gave it a try! I ended up ordering the French Dip and a Reuben for my wife and I to share, both with hand-cut fries, and wow -- they did not disappoint, even after the short ride back to the hotel (you know how French fries deteriorate quickly in those critical first minutes!). Clearly made by people who love food, and augmented by some unusual options for beverages from the cold cases. A hidden gem! read more

I was just here with a friend (we are both 13) and there was only1 guy working the whole place he was nice however we raised our hand for the bill and he nodded at us twice but never came.it got to the point about 15 mins in, we just walked over to him and asked for the bill. We injoyed our food cocked to perfection read more

Love this Cafe! This establishment emboldens what Bellingham is truly about. The locally-owned eatery holds different sports memorabilia on the wall, as well as a small bar in the center of the cafe too. The owner himself is a genuinely nice and simple man, whose kitchen delivers a wonderful meal. This has become my go-to spot for eating breakfast in Bellingham, and I recommend it to others as well. The only reason it isn't getting a five from me, is because occasionally the device can be spotty for being such a small cafe. I am not a hard guest to please, but I do expect better service then drinks every twenty or so minutes when there are only two other couples in the restaurant. Overall, this is a place o u want to go if you love great food and love to support locally owned businesses in our area. Despite my few qualms with the service, I imagine that you too will see the charm! read more

OK, I'll come clean. I'm a life-long Bellinghamster, and owned a house in the York neighborhood for over 20 years. Thus, I've been coming to Nelson's market since the early 80's. The restaurant side of their business has been getting good reviews on Yelp, so the wife and I thought we would give it a try. My breakfast was all right, but not anything to rave about. It also seemed a bit pricy for what it was. It would be hard to justify the amount of money that it would have cost had I brought the whole family here for breakfast. There were some bright spots, though. The decor is fun (kind of a throwback "history of Seattle baseball" theme), the service was fine, and the mimosas were excellent. Overall, I think they deserve another chance. I'll come back for lunch, and hope to add them to my list of go-back food establishments. read more

Its no wonder there are so many baseball pennants hanging up on the walls, because when it comes to lunch they knock it out of the park. The Onion-Rings! Oh My the Onion-Rings. These have to be the best Onion-rings I have ever had. I can now understand what someone hooked on crack must go through, because I keep wondering when I can go back to get my Onion-ring fix. So at lunch I had the Ruben sandwich with onion rings (maybe you missed that). The wife had a burger and fries. The Fries are like the old fries with skins on and very good. Everything comes to the table hot and fresh off the grill. Only bad thing is I am still trying to figure out the hours. Came in for lunch on a sat and didnt realize they only have breakfast until 2:00. So the following weekend went after 2:00 and the grill was closed (holloween). Man I am going through some Onion-Ring withdrawals. read more

The hidden gem of Bellingham breakfast, amazing food and service ten out of ten times. Although busy it's always worth the wait. The market inside is a nostalgic rollercoaster to back in the day of cheap candy and family owned businesses. Absolutely love this place! read more

GREAT FOOD! I went there for breakfast and had a Deluxe eggs Benedict. The service was outstanding and the serving size really made you feel like you were getting more for your money! Overall this was a 9.5/10 the .5 for the cool golden retriever that sits on the bench by the main entrance! Can't wait to go back! read more

Breakfast - Scientifically proven hangover cure. Lunch - One of the few places that you can get a classic sandwich that lines your gut with grease and fills your tummy with love (and no room to spare). End of day - A great place to sit at quite possibly the town's tiniest bar and get a brew after a day of outdoorsing. Overall, good food, good people, good atmosphere, good prices, huge portions, just OK location (but hey, there's free parking). At the risk of being cliche, a "hidden gem." Bully for you, Marlins. read more

Another place in Bellingham for a good breakfast! I'm beginning to think we love breakfast and beer too much up here, but I'm completely okay with that. Pros? One of the best eggs benedict in town (ham isn't salty, hollandaise is flavorful but not overpowering ) Potatoes are perfectly done With only one chef, everything comes out with the same dedication Cons? Inside could use a good spring cleaning read more

What a great place for a simple, hearty, and satisfying meal! My girlfriend and I ordered as much food as we could handle with eggs, sausage and potatoes, breakfast burrito, blueberry pancakes, and banana pancakes. Everything was delicious and my only regret was that I didn't have more space in my stomach to order more! read more

We were in Bellingham for the weekend & looking for a nice and interesting Sunday brunch. We decided on Marlin's because of the one other review & so glad we did. Great food, quaint place, fast friendly service and no waiting at 11am. I had the special of Chili Lime Shrimp Benny. Tangy with good sized shrimp! Husband had eggs, home style potatoes with nice thick crisp bacon. All really tasty. So glad we found this place. We will be back when we are in the area! read more

Nelson’s Market - Patio side - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

Probably the worst service I have ever seen. Drink order took over half an hour. Finally after 1 hour and 38 minutes we gave up. No one bothered to check in or keep us posted of food status. Try to be patient in these times but this was not acceptable. read more

This quaint little corner store tucked away in a quiet neighborhood near downtown Bellingham is home to a great little cafe-- and one of the best breakfast spots around. I've had breakfast at Nelson's a couple of times now, and my mouth waters at the thought of returning; it's that damn good! Everything served up at the cafe here is fresh and local, including the sausage gravy, thick cut bacon, and freezer jam. Service is friendly, coffee is tasty, and prices are reasonable. Can't really think of anything negative to say about this place-- except, perhaps, that because the cafe is so small there can be a long wait for seating and/or your order to be prepared when they're busy. Totally worth the wait, though. read more

We love this place... It's amazing how old 1940s style mom-and-pop store with them incredible food selection in the restaurant

Love Marlin's low key atmosphere. Nice neighborhood place. Food is always well prepared. I really enjoy their breakfasts. Like huevos rancheros and omelettes. Outdoor cafe in summer. read more

Ordered over the phone and the man was very upbeat and pleasant. We got pancakes and they were huge and fluffy for a good price. Two pancakes was plenty and fun interior as well read more

Had "Chicken Fried Steak" breakfast and it IS as good as it gets.. homemade (no really it is) and it is OUTSTANDING... the smallish restaurant sits in a neighborhood with houses... the price isn't "cheap" but you get an excellent meal , Chicken fried steak, homemade potatoes (not frozen) and eggs for $14 .. it is worth the price... read more

French Toast options are mmm-mmm-great, often has French toast specials as well. Biscuits also Good coffee and good service.

Visiting from out of town and we ate at many places during our visit. This will be on our top places to eat when we return! Delicious breakfast and friendly service! Breakfast poatoes are amazing! read more

Pretty delicious breakfast food! The portions are huge, I only ate 1/3 and took the rest home. But the potatoes were delicious, the service is fast, the waiter is nice. Great little spot to hangout. They have an attached market place which is small and cute. read more

Nelson’s Market - Corn beef hash - Breakfast & Brunch Near Me - Bellingham, Washington

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Review only of the pizza. This is a sweet little neighborhood joint that isn't in my neighborhood, but I drove over after seeing rave pizza reviews. I like their style, I like their laid back manner, and I like the choices and quality ingredients. I think they need a little tweaking as far as keeping their pizza moving around, and how long to cook, given that the 2 we bought were charred just slightly much to be really tasty. We had to scrape a lot of black off the bottom. Fix the timing, and this will be a slam dunk. Fair prices as well. read more

We decided to stop by here when we went to Bellingham. Parking is very easy to find. People who were working here were very friendly. Great eggs benedict and potatoes were very good too. We will stop by again when we are in town:) read more